Davoy In Show At La Paloma

RIFFS - JAZZ NOTES

Vocalist, pianist and composer Napua Davoy performs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in a one-woman theatrical show at La Paloma Sabanera Coffeehouse and Bookstore at 405 Capitol Ave. in Hartford.

``The Brighter Side of Alzheimer's'' chronicles her family history in which a daughter must re-evaluate her troubled relationship with her mother. The work is presented through monologue and original song in the styles of jazz, blues and opera.

The show is presented by the Hartford International Jazz Festival as a fundraiser.

Davoy was raised in Beaumont, Texas, and her heritage is Hawaiian and Native American. Her album ``Until We Meet Again'' is a collaboration with Russian composer/pianist Andrei Kondakov. The two have recorded three albums together and toured 70 cities in Russia over seven years.

Tickets are $25. Information: 860-524-9094 or 860-490-0704.

This week

The John Pizzarelli Trio plays the Iron Horse Music Hall tonight at 7. Pizzarelli's newest CD is ``Knowing You,'' which features romantic ballads such as ``How Long Has This Been Going On?,'' ``The Shadow of Your Smile'' and ``That Face.''

The Iron Horse is at 20 Center St. in Northampton, Mass. Tickets are $28 at the door. Information: 800-THE-TICK and www.iheg.com.

Angela DeNiro and the Ron Aprea Orchestra featuring Pete Levin on piano play Szechuan Tokyo restaurant tonight from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dancing encouraged. The Terri Nicholas Quartet plays there Friday from 8 to 11. Nicholas, who often sings in front of a big band, is performing with a smaller ensemble. Bill Holloman (saxophone) and Joe Grieco (keyboards) perform Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended. On Monday nights from 7:30 to 10 Bobbi Rogers sings with the Greater Hartford Jazz Orchestra, who are moving over from the Arch Street Tavern after 15 years while that space is being renovated.

Szechuan Tokyo restaurant is at 1245 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. Information: 860-561-0180.

The Rich Goldstein Trio plays Vito's by the Park tonight and Thursdays through April 21 at 8 p.m. On Saturday at 9 Goldstein (guitar) presents a Wes Montgomery tribute with Mary Davis on piano, Steve Porter on bass and Ben Bilelo on drums. The restaurant is at 26 Trumbull St., Hartford. Information: 860-244-2200.

David G. Latin Jazz Sextet plays tonight and Thursdays through April 21 at 9 p.m. at Bamboleo, 2935 Main St., Glastonbury. Don DePalma is playing Wednesday nights there at 9 p.m. through April. Information: 860-657-9251.

The Josh Evans Quartet plays Sundays at 8 p.m. through April 17 at Piggy's Cafe, 69 Hawthorne St., Hartford. Admission: $5. On Mondays at 8 p.m. the Norman Gage Quintet features Kenny Reed on trumpet, Evan Green on piano, Brian Jenkins on bass and Jay Williams on drums. Information: 860-728-9912.Ben Golder-Novick and friends play tonight at the Main Pub, 306 Main St., Manchester at 9 p.m. Information: 860-647-1551.

The Josh Evans Quartet plays Monday, April 18, and May 2 at 8 p.m. at the Prospect Cafe, 1543 Main St., East Hartford. Information: 860-289-1949.

Ray McMorrin and Friends play Tuesdays at 9 p.m. through April 26 at Kenney's, 369 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Information: 860-246-4527.

The Latin Quarter Jazz Ensemble plays Thursdays through the end of May at 9 p.m. at Braza. The Brazilian Wrecking Crew plays there Wednesdays. Braza is at 488 Farmington Ave., Hartford. Information: 860-882-1839.The Latin Quarter continues its day series at Global Gourmet, 960 Main St., Hartford on the ground floor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays through May. Information: 860-278-4466.

Upcoming

Poncho Sanchez, a jazz singer and conga player, plays April 7 at 7 p.m. as part of the Arts and Lecture Series at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic.

Sanchez, born in Texas and raised in Southern California, became interested in music in high school, performing as a singer at dances and weddings.

The show is in Shafer Auditorium on campus at 83 Windham St., Willimantic Tickets are $10 general admission, free for Eastern students and staff. Information: 860-465-4593 or by e-mail at: tickets@easternct.edu.